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Elections

Iran's president denounces country's conservative rulers after candidates banned

2020-01-27

Iran's president denounces country's conservative rulers after candidates banned

The Guardian Council, a body close to the country's hardliners, blocked almost 10,000 candidates from contesting upcoming polls in what the president has called a threat to the nation.
Uzbeks vote in 'historic' polls under pro-reform president

2019-12-23

Uzbeks vote in 'historic' polls under pro-reform president

Liberalisation is continuing under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, analysts say.
Facebook blocks fresh Russian attempts to meddle in 2020 US elections

2019-10-22

Facebook blocks fresh Russian attempts to meddle in 2020 US elections

Russian 'troll factories' meanwhile continue their operations in Central Asia as Moscow moves to realise its strategic ambitions in the region.
Central Asians back Moscow voters saying 'no' to ruling Kremlin party

2019-09-20

Central Asians back Moscow voters saying 'no' to ruling Kremlin party

The humiliating loss to Vladimir Putin's party in Moscow reflects a wider rejection of the Russian regime in Central Asia and beyond.
Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as new president

2019-06-10

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as new president

Opponents of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev were quick to congratulate him on the victory, but the election was marred by claims of voting irregularities and arrests.
Preparations for Kazakh presidential election monitoring begin

2019-05-16

Preparations for Kazakh presidential election monitoring begin

Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission has so far accredited 67 international observers.
Kazakh, international analysts discuss role of new technology in electoral processes

2018-11-06

Kazakh, international analysts discuss role of new technology in electoral processes

Technology can play an important role in increasing transparency, accountability and public confidence in elections, President Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
Kremlin coercion in Central Asia to continue following Putin election charade

2018-03-20

Kremlin coercion in Central Asia to continue following Putin election charade

Putin's election will result in the Kremlin's same old policies for Central Asia: using it as a backyard for military adventurism and treating the region's citizens as second class.
Kyrgyz presidential election 'organised' and 'fair', observers say

2017-10-16

Kyrgyz presidential election 'organised' and 'fair', observers say

Former PM Sooronbai Jeenbekov won a clear majority of the votes, promising to speed up reforms.
Kyrgyzstan eyes extremist threat as elections near

2017-09-19

Kyrgyzstan eyes extremist threat as elections near

Elections are coming October 15 and Kyrgyzstan wants no terrorist incident to mar them.